EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Severn Bridges MAT - Mount Pleasant Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children, including those with additional needs. The role involves academic and pastoral support, leading the class during PPA times. Ideal candidates will have a passion for EYFS and experience working with special educational needs. This position offers a positive environment and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about Early Years and experienced in a school setting.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Demonstrable skills in communication and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Support children academically and pastorally.
• Lead the class during PPA times.
• Work with children with additional needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Understanding of EYFS

Support communication skills

Ability to manage emotions

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3

Grade 6, SCP 7 - 11 (£11,639 - £12,404 - Actual) per annum

19.5 hours per week, Monday - Wednesday (8.30 am - 3.30 pm)

Term Time Contract, Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust and Governors of Mount Pleasant Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and suitably experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and supportive team.

The role will be an exciting one, working in EYFS and working with children with additional needs. The role will enable you to support children both academically and pastorally.

The successful candidate will be passionate about EYFS and have an understanding and experience of working with children in Early Years. They will also have worked with children with special educational needs, in particular with language and communication needs. They will be able to demonstrate a range of skills in supporting communication, and managing pupil’s emotions in a proactive, positive and supportive way, enabling them to get the very best out of their learning.

Successful candidates will be expected, working at Level 3, to lead the class during times such as PPA.

We are looking for someone to be part of our forward thinking and creative team and welcome your new ideas and enthusiasm.

It’s a lovely place to work. We can offer you a positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff, a commitment to continuing professional development and some pretty fantastic children too!

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged. Please telephone or email the school if you would like to visit. The phone number is 01743 249135 and email address is [e-mail].

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust and Governors of Mount Pleasant Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow a safer recruitment policy. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested to be considered and discussed at interview.

To Apply

All applications should be made online through MYNEWTERM. Please refer to the vacancy page on the school website www.mountpleasant.shropshire.sch.uk and click onto the vacancy where you will be able to apply directly.

Closing Date : Wednesday 10th December @ 9.00 am
Interview Date: Tuesday 16th December